Easy Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Soft & Chewy!)
Seriously, is there anything more comforting than a warm, chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie? These classic treats are just pure happiness, packed with oats and sweet raisins. This recipe is super easy to follow and tastes absolutely amazing! Simple, satisfying, and guaranteed to make you smile – you’ll be so glad you baked these fantastic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies! If you love these, you might also adore our classic Chocolate Chip Cookies or maybe even some simple easy chocolate biscuits!
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Why You’ll Fall in Love with These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:
These aren’t just any Oatmeal Raisin Cookies; they’re the kind that taste like home. They remind me of cozy afternoons and that feeling of pure comfort food.
I wanted a recipe that was perfectly soft, wonderfully chewy, and never, ever dry. That little hint of cinnamon and vanilla? Oh, it’s just chef’s kiss perfect with the raisins! Forget store-bought – these homemade goodies are worlds better. Plus, making them is a breeze!
Amazing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (per batch)
- Additional Time: 30 minutes (for chilling – trust me, it’s worth it!)
- Total Time: Approximately 57 minutes (plus cooling!)
- Yield: Makes about 24 yummy cookies!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Here’s what you need to grab to make these incredible Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. So simple!
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (use 1 tsp if you love that warm spice!)
- 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg (just a pinch adds magic!)
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (balances the sweetness perfectly)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened to room temperature – super important!)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed down nice and tight)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg (let it hang out and get to room temp too)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or Molasses – key for chewiness!)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (the more the merrier!)
- 1 1/2 cups Old-Fashioned Oats (Rolled oats are best for texture!)
- 2/3 cup Raisins (make sure they aren’t all clumped together!)
Let’s Bake Some Oatmeal Raisin Cookies! (Easy Steps!)
Ready to make some magic? These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies come together so fast!
Step One: Get Your Dry Stuff Ready!
In a medium bowl, just whisk together your flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Mixing it now makes sure all that goodness gets spread evenly later. Set it aside for a minute!
Step Two: Cream the Butter and Sugars!
Grab a large bowl and your electric mixer (stand or hand, both work great!). Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until it looks light and fluffy, like a happy cloud. About 2 minutes should do it!
Step Three: Add the Wet Goodness!
Beat in the honey (or molasses), vanilla extract, and the room temperature egg. Mix it until everything is smooth and combined. Yum!
Step Four: Bring it All Together!
Okay, time to combine! Slowly add the dry ingredients (from Step One) into your wet ingredients bowl. Mix on low speed just until it’s combined. Don’t go crazy overmixing here!
Step Five: Fold in the Stars – Oats and Raisins!
Now for the best part! Gently stir in the old-fashioned oats and those lovely raisins using a spatula. The dough will be sticky – that’s totally normal and means you’re doing it right!
Step Six: Chill Out Time!
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This little rest helps the cookies not spread too much and makes them extra chewy! You can even chill it overnight if you want!
Step Seven: Get Ready to Bake!
When you’re ready, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a couple of cookie sheets with parchment paper – makes cleanup a breeze!
Step Eight: Scoop Your Cookies!
Using a cookie scoop (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons worth) or just a regular spoon, drop balls of dough onto your prepared cookie sheets. Give them some space, about 2 inches apart!
Step Nine: Bake to Perfection!
Bake one tray at a time, right in the middle rack of your oven, for about 9-11 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when the tops look just set – maybe slightly golden but not too brown. Baking one sheet ensures they cook perfectly!
Step Ten: Cool Down!
This is important! Let the Oatmeal Raisin Cookies cool completely on the baking sheet. This helps them finish setting up and keeps them wonderfully soft and chewy. Then, enjoy your amazing creation! Looking for a different kind of treat? Our protein cookies recipe or famous peanut butter cookies might hit the spot!
Handy Tips for Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:
- Why Room Temp Butter? Using softened (not melted!) butter helps create that perfect texture. Just leave it out for about 30-60 minutes before you start!
- Uniform Cookies? A cookie scoop is your best friend for getting cookies that are all the same size and bake evenly.
- Sticky Dough Help: Yes, the dough is sticky! Chilling helps a lot, and using a cookie scoop makes handling it much easier.
- The Secret to Softness? Don’t overbake! Pull them out when the tops look just set. Cooling them on the tray does the rest of the magic for that perfect soft, chewy bite.
If you tried this amazing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe or any others on my site, I’d absolutely love to hear how they turned out! Leave me a comment below – it makes my day!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Should raisins be soaked before adding to cookies?
Nope, no need to soak the raisins for this easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe!
What makes a good oatmeal raisin cookie?
A good Oatmeal Raisin Cookie is soft, chewy, full of flavor from spices like cinnamon, and packed with oats and raisins!
What are the most common mistakes when making oatmeal cookies?
Common mistakes include overmixing the dough, using melted instead of softened butter, or overbaking the cookies until they’re hard.
What are the ingredients in Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies?
Grandma’s recipes often feature simple, wholesome ingredients like butter, brown sugar, eggs, flour, oats, raisins, vanilla, and warm spices!
Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Equipment
- 1 Medium bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 Electric mixer Stand or hand mixer
- 1 Spatula
- Plastic Wrap
- 2 Cookie Sheets
- Parchment paper
- 1 Cookie scoop Optional (1-1.5 Tbsp size)
Ingredients
- 1 Cup | All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2-1 tsp Cinnamon Use 1 tsp for stronger spice flavor
- 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Packed
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 large Egg Room temperature
- 1 Tbsp Honey Or Molasses
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Old-Fashioned Oats Rolled Oats recommended
- 2/3 cup Raisins Ensure they aren't clumped
Instructions
- Get Your Dry Stuff Ready! In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars! In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the Wet Goodness! Beat in the honey (or molasses), vanilla extract, and the room temperature egg until smooth and combined.
- Bring it All Together! Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Mix on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the Stars – Oats and Raisins! Gently stir in the old-fashioned oats and raisins using a spatula. The dough will be sticky.
- Chill Out Time! Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 48 hours).
- Get Ready to Bake! Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop Your Cookies! Using a cookie scoop (or spoon), drop balls of dough (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each) onto prepared cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake to Perfection! Bake one tray at a time on the middle rack for 9-11 minutes, or until the tops look just set.
- Cool Down! Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring.
Notes
- Why Room Temp Butter? Using softened (not melted!) butter helps create that perfect texture. Leave it out for 30-60 minutes before starting.
- Uniform Cookies? A cookie scoop helps get cookies that are all the same size and bake evenly.
- Sticky Dough Help: The dough is meant to be sticky! Chilling helps, and using a cookie scoop makes handling easier.
- The Secret to Softness? Don’t overbake! Pull them out when the tops look just set. Cooling them fully on the tray keeps them soft and chewy.
- Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.